Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Cattleya aurantiaca
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
Devil's Backbone
In German
Orange Cattleya
Devil's Backbone
In French
orange Cattleya
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone
Care of Orange Cattleya and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.